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Supreme Court says it cannot be a mute spectator, orders Kerala to take charge of tusker amid ownership row
The Supreme Court of India ruled it cannot remain passive in an ownership dispute over a tusker, directing Kerala to assume control. Evidence showed the elephant was used for commercial and ceremonial activities despite the temporary owner's pledge to avoid such use.
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